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Still crushing it with Jillian 2021

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roonetta · 08/01/2021 16:23

A new thread as the last thread filled up. Feel free to join us as we head into 2021, exercising as we go!

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Hope I haven’t forgotten anyone. First time creating a thread so hope it works!

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roonetta · 18/04/2022 15:13

I'm still here Style Grin. Glad to hear Covid didn't affect you too badly. Glad you are on the mend. I've just come back from a week away in Dorset so getting back to the exercise. Been doing Caroline Girvan and Walk with Leslie workouts.

Good luck with Shred! I know what you mean about the sun giving you a kick up the bum.

My days exercised are now 54 Smile

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StyleDesperation · 18/04/2022 11:07

Not sure if anyone else is still on the JM bandwagon but I'm starting one week shred tomorrow! Very excited/nervous about how knackered I'll be. Have just recovered from Covid, not badly affected thankfully. Spring weather makes me want to kick things up a gear so I can feel good about wearing my shorts!

StyleDesperation · 14/03/2022 22:41

Hello! I have had a sciatica flare up after a long car journey so am steeling myself to crack on with JM after a couple of weeks hiatus!

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roonetta · 09/03/2022 13:02

Hope everyone is well. I have been rubbish at posting but am still cracking on with Girvan workouts and walking

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roonetta · 21/02/2022 11:56

I tested positive on Saturday and have felt pretty rough since Thursday. Tiredness seems to have gone, as is the cough but my nose feels swollen and blocked, even though there is no snot. Did anyone else have this? It is really annoying confused

Did a small WWL today, only 1 mile as I have been sat around and felt the need to move.

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Wineloffa · 19/02/2022 09:07

Glad your DS is better @roonetta! We had Covid in our house this week too, DH tested positive again. We’ve all had it twice now! The joys! He was ok with it thankfully and tested negative yesterday.

Walking With Lesley sounds good. I absolutely love walking too. I go every evening after work for half an hour, listening to a funny podcast as I walk. My latest fav is My Therapist Ghosted Me with Joanne McNally and Vogue Williams, laugh out loud stuff. Such a tonic after a stressful day at work!

This week, I’ve been continuing with Jillian’s Slim 60 programme which I’m still enjoying. Weekends are for weights and yoga so I’m off now to do Lift and Shred and Yoga Inferno.

Happy Saturday!

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roonetta · 16/02/2022 16:36

As DS was feeling better today I managed a 20 minute full body strength + cardio (well she said it was 20 minutes but was more like 25) and a 2 mile WWL which was done by a young man for a change and was a lot faster. Enjoyed it.

Days exercised 27

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roonetta · 15/02/2022 15:22

WWL stands for 'Walking with Leslie' Style. It's a gentle walking programme which burns lots of calories without injuring myself Grin. I love Jillian's workouts but occasionally had problems with my knees with all the jumping, not to mention my pelvic floor isn't great any more Blush

Did a 20 minute chest and triceps workout and only managed 1 mile WWL today.

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StyleDesperation · 14/02/2022 21:51

Uh oh stupid phone. Well done @Wineloffa that sounds good!

I do have the 6 week 6 pack dvd but for some reason have never done it. Will def give it a go.

Decided to have pizza for valentine dinner tonight so did the lower body kickbox workout first! Did a bit of walking to and from work today as well, just nice to get some fresh air.

Sorry to hear about the covid @roonetta. Really hope you don't get it and that DS recovers fast. Can I ask what is WWL?

StyleDesperation · 14/02/2022 21:48

Good work

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roonetta · 14/02/2022 13:42

My DS had a dreaded positive test today, so that's him at home now until after the half term. He is okay, but full of a cold, so I am keeping everything crossed that the rest of us don't get it. Luckily we didn't have anything planned over half term.

I am therefore working from home until he is negative as the office don't want us in if anyone in our family is positive. Did a 2 mile boosted WWL today to make up for the fact I wasn't walking to/from the office.

Days exercised 25

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Wineloffa · 12/02/2022 11:29

Well done on your way exercise @roonetta and @styledesperation!

I’ve just finished Lift and Shred L2 and Yoga Meltdown L1! Both great workouts..

@Styledesperation 6Week 6Pack is a great programme for abs if you’re looking for another one!

Have a great weekend ladies!

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roonetta · 11/02/2022 19:05

Great exercise ladies Star.

Managed the following this week:-

Tuesday Girvan full body dumbbell workout and 2 mile WWL
Wednesday Girvan chest and triceps and 1 mile WWL
Thursday Girvan leg day

Walked to and from work Monday and Friday. Don't usually do any exercise at the weekend, too busy with housework, washing etc.

Have a great weekend Wink

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StyleDesperation · 11/02/2022 18:51

Just done lockbox fastfix the third one which I think is abs? Great fast intense. Sweaty now! And the weekend starts here!

StyleDesperation · 10/02/2022 15:33

How's everyone doing? I'm trying to decide which workout to do tonight. Am thinking maybe Hard Body? Or Killer body?

Wineloffa · 06/02/2022 11:12

@StyleDesperation well done! I love Ripped in 30, such a great workout. I know what you mean about finding the time to exercise with young kids. Mine are older now so easier for me to fit it in.

This morning I did Lift and Shred L1 and Yoga Inferno L2. Both Jillian workouts and both really tough!!

StyleDesperation · 05/02/2022 10:04

Sorry week, not weekend!

StyleDesperation · 05/02/2022 10:04

@Wineloffa sounds good. Need to check out Jillian's newer offerings!

Yes all good here, have only had time for one other JM this weekend, level 1 of Ripped in 30. But it feels great to be moving and it doesn't seem to be exacerbating my post natal issues which is amazing! Have been doing loads of walking this week but getting hardly any sleep because of DD. How do you have a recovery day with a toddler?? 😂

Wineloffa · 05/02/2022 08:38

Morning! I started Jillian’s Slim 60 last week and it’s going well so far. I like to do heavier weights workouts at weekends though so this morning I’m
going to do Keith’s dumbbell workout from the app followed by Yoga Inferno.

@roonetta I really like Caroline’s full body workouts whenever I do them. She’s brill and I’ve heard good things about Epic and Endgame, they’re both on my list!

@StyleDesperation how are you getting on with the Shred?

Happy weekend!!

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roonetta · 02/02/2022 19:10

Girvan 30 minute upper body workout done

Days exercised 20

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roonetta · 01/02/2022 12:31

I always hated the repetition too Style. I did the same as Wineloffa and did the levels consecutively. I like your idea of doing L1 of different programs. Let us know how it goes.

Good luck with Slim 60 Wineloffa and well done on completing 30 strong, along with all the other workouts you are doing! You are killing it! Star How did you find Caroline's workout?

I had a few rest days, although I do walk to and from work on a Monday and Friday, though I don't count that as exercise. I found a lovely 20 minute Girvan HIIT workout and did that today. I enjoyed it.

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Wineloffa · 01/02/2022 12:25

Decided not to repeat Body Revolution now that 30 Strong is finished and started Slim 60 this morning instead. It’s another workout from her app which looks quite similar to 30 Strong. Think I’ll enjoy it!

Wineloffa · 31/01/2022 10:55

@StyleDesperation well done on starting the Shred! I agree that the worst thing about the 30 Day Shred is having to repeat each level for days on end. I find that boring and lose focus so the last time I did it, I did L1, 2,3, consecutively, then repeated for the rest of the month.

I did a full body dumbbell workout with some guy called Keith on Jillian’s app on Saturday and my arms, legs and glutes are still sore!! I did a 30 min abs workout from the generator on the app yesterday and Yoga with Adrienne. Mondays are my rest days. I’ll go for a walk later and finish up Adrienne’s yoga challenge.

StyleDesperation · 30/01/2022 19:54

Just finished a 30 day shred level one workout! I've decided to cycle through level one of the various JM dvds over the next few weeks to get back into the swing of it, I get a bit bored doing the same level over and over as I've been doing the DVDs for so long. Also have to work out when to incorporate my Restore your core workouts which is as much postnatal rehab as exercise! Hope everyone is having a good Sunday.

Wineloffa · 29/01/2022 08:10

Hi I’m still here, trucking on with Jillian’s 30 Strong January Challenge. On the home straight with it and have quite enjoyed it. Also doing Adrienne’s 30 Day Yoga Challenge so quite a lot to fit in every day!

I bought 8kg dumbbells last week so I’ve also done a few Caroline Girvan full body dumbbell workouts to try then out. Glutes are sore today!

Not sure what I’m going to start in Feb when my challenges are finished. Might do Body Revolution again as I think I’ve had the best results so far from it.
@roonetta hope all is good with you? Welcome @StyleDesperation